Alexander James is a unique and distinctive male given name of Scottish origin. The name is composed of two distinct elements: Alexander, which is of Greek derivation, and James, which is of Hebrew origin.
The name Alexander, meaning "defending men" or "protector of mankind," was popularized by Alexander the Great, the renowned ancient Macedonian king who conquered much of the known world in the 4th century BCE. This name has been used throughout history by numerous kings, princes, and notable figures, including Alexander III of Scotland, often referred to as Alexander the Great of Scotland.
The name James, meaning "supplanter" or "seizure," is derived from the Hebrew name Jacob, which was borne by the biblical patriarch who wrestled with an angel. The name James has been widely used throughout history and has been associated with several saintly figures, including Saint James the Greater, one of Jesus Christ's twelve apostles.
Alexander James is not a traditional or common compound name; it is relatively rare to find this exact combination of names together. However, both Alexander and James are popular names individually, making Alexander James an uncommon yet noteworthy choice for a given name.
The name Alexanderjames has seen varying levels of popularity over the past two decades in the United States. Between 1999 and 2020, there were a total of 105 babies named Alexanderjames born in the U.S.
The name's popularity peaked in 2012 with 10 births that year, representing the highest number of Alexanderjames births recorded during this period. However, it is important to note that these numbers are relatively low compared to other popular names in the U.S., indicating that Alexanderjames has maintained a more niche and unique status among baby names.
Interestingly, there were no recorded births with the name Alexanderjames between 2014 and 2015, which is quite unusual for such a consistent pattern of births from year to year. After this brief gap, the name resurfaced in 2016 with six births that year, followed by seven births in 2017.
More recently, Alexanderjames has seen a slight decline in popularity, with only five births each recorded in 2018 and 2019. However, it appears that the name may be experiencing another small resurgence, as there were also five births recorded for Alexanderjames in 2020.
Overall, while Alexanderjames has not been a widely popular name over the past two decades in the U.S., those who have chosen this name for their children have maintained a consistent level of interest and usage throughout this period.